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Michael Adair

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June 11, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Baserunning rule No call, as long as the runner does not run out of the basepath to avoid the tag, it is a nothing.
June 10, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Evil Wax Bat Grip Tried the Evil Wax Bat Grip yesterday. Always been a pine tar guy, never a fan of the spray. Last year switched to firm grip after the pine tar leaked in my bag for the umptenth time. Not happy with the way it builds up on the bat or batting glove. The EWBG appears to be slightly less tacky than the firm grip and less is more. If you put on too much on the bat, it takes a while for me to feel comfortable that I have control of the bat. No reapplication was necessary ove the course of the batting practice. No firm opinion (no pun intended, but it is certainly worth a look as an alternative.
June 10, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: Reviews for COMBAT DIRTY BAT Yesterday I decided that I would side by side test my Reebok 29oz and Dirty 28oz. Reebok has about 600 swings on it and The Dirty 300. Evil BP balls, great weather, but then what would you expect sunny Southern California. No question I hit better with The Dirty. I don't understand the physics, but even though The Dirty has a more pronounced taper, it does not appear to flex as much. Both hit very well, but no for me and with my swing the balls that had the most distance were hit with The Dirty. Again if you are happy with the bat you are swinging, don't switch. IMO most 1.21 bats are relatively the same, except for durability. To date, I have found The Dirty is the best bat for my swing.
June 8, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: Gates Returns Reprint Please understand that Bill Gately & Gates Sports Company no longer exists. The new GSC stands for God's Sports Company & the P413 is a product of that. While I do understand your position based on Mr. Gately's history, I'd really appreciate a phone call to discuss God's Sports Company & the new P413. I am available @ all times for all who desire to know the truth. Thanks! Jason To the best of mu knowledge, Steve is not obligated to honor any of the debts or responsibilities owed by the other company. His affiliation with Gates was after the fact and when he discovered the nature of the organization, he moved on. New company and none of your money. If he honors Gates' obligation then it will be from the goodness of his heart and not a fiduciary responsibility. I do not have a dog in this fight, I just don't like apple and oranges comparisons.
June 8, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC P413 - Questions & Answers IMO - No apology is necessary from GSC. GSC - Steve does not have any of your money. Any delayed release date is costing Steve and the people invested in the process. I am sure not having a bat in the warehouse is disappointing to all. Once they take your money then the clock starts ticking, until then....
June 5, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: Reviews for COMBAT DIRTY BAT Paint Job - I have seen one bat that the paint was coming off, I do not have a single blemish on mine. As I always state, I don't sell bats, I hit them. If you like a certain bat then stay with it. IMO - The Dirty is a great bat. I have about 500 swings on my 28ozEL tournament bat. The bat itself swings differently from the Reebok. The Dirty does not flex as much as the Reebok and for me I like that. I find the hitting zone to be somewhat bigger. I do have a Reebok in my bag, but I swing The Dirty. I would get a second Dirty, but mamma asked me how many bats I can swing at any one time. When I break the Dirty I can get another until then I take BP with my Reebok. Since left put his stats up, I guess I will. 5'10"ish and 290lbs.
June 3, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Tired of Pine tar or 3m spray Got mine will try it this weekend.
May 30, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Tired of Pine tar or 3m spray softball4b@aol.com
May 29, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball For me it is a little stiffer than the Reebok and I like that. Both of my Reeboks are really good, more importantly whatever bat you swing should be RIGHT for the person swinging it. I don't usually break bats, but the Dirty seems to have a more durability. If you are having success with your Reebok don't switch.
May 29, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball I am not affiliated with GSC nor do I sell bats, I just hit them. The individual repsonsible for the development and patent regarding this piece of sports equipment has his primary business in another sports area and is quite well known in that arena. Only prototypes were being made and does not constitute production. Now that the bat has been tested by Dr. Brandt, production can begin in mass, which is completely different than having one(?) machined tooled to produce a specific product. To the best of my knowledge GSC is not accepting orders with money until there is stock in hand to satisfy requests for product. Performance aside. The true test will be once GSC begins accepting payment and the delivery time after purchase. Until such time, I am very happy swinging The Dirty with my Reebok as back up.
May 29, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball From what I understand, GSC is holding off until the warehouse has 2,000 bats in stock. I was told there are 1,500 on the wait list for orders.
May 20, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Vegas Southwest Championships Dbax means the scores.
May 9, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Softball Jersey Info Needed I agree with Ron, Arnie puts out some good looking unis.
May 3, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Rock balls It has been a while, but it is like Nascar, turm left, turn left, turn left, pit.
May 3, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Rock balls Webbie, don't apologize to PattyMac, he turned you like a Merry go round. Just be glad he hit it out instead of at you. Equally impressive as their hitting is their speed. I thought we had a fast outfield. Sounds to me like we have the makings of a good grudge race around the bases between Ed, Tom, you and three of their guys. To make it interesting, we could have me and audieh in the anchor position for each team. Anchor being the appropriate word in my case.
May 1, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball $239.99
April 30, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southwest Championships, Vegas 60 Major+ Hollis Joe Brown's AllStars D&K
April 30, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Sponsor looking to finance an "established" Men's club Mario, If he has to feed you guys, that might be a deal breaker. YOu guys are Huge. Are you goiing to Dayton this weekend?
April 30, 2013 softball4b	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: How can SSUSA possibly reclassify an established Major+ team I don't have a dog in this fight. Dave does not rate teams, that is done by George and ???. Dave is not always responsible for everything that is posted from SSUSA, but he is the individual that facilitates the passing of the information. On the surface, if the Fangrabbers were moved from Plus to Major then their roster had to have radically changed. They finished 3rd in Vegas at Worlds at Major+. NCI finsihed 2nd in Majors and was told REPEATEDLY that they had to move to Plus. NCI could have stayed at Major, but could have no more than 3 players from their previous roster of that year or any previous year. If it is true, that there are 7 players on their current roster that were classified as Major+ last year then it is not passing the smell test.
April 30, 2013 softball4b	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball IMO - there are a number of positives to this bat already mentioned, the most impressive is the fact, you can't alter this bat to make it hotter. If you try to roll it, you will crack the barrell end, no place for the expansion, one piece bat. If you drill it and lathe it, you cannot cover up the hole, you can't glue composite to composite. You might be able to put weight in the handle, but why. I think the most fun will be watching all of the other companies trying to match the concept. They will eventually catch up, but until then, it is going to be like the swap meet on Sunday morning. Just crazy.

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